Blogging in the shpherds hut

The Shepherds Hut – my very special place to blog

This weeks post begins with a huge thank you to all those who suggested names for my beautiful Shepherds Hut, both through the blog and during countless conversations with me. You’ve all been very kind and patient even though I must have bored you all senseless. I am pleased to announce that my Shepherds Hut […]

Painted and finished exterior of Shepherd Hut

A very special Christmas present

I’ve been very excited about bringing you this post for quite sometime. Since Christmas to be exact.  It’s about another present, and yes it’s from Mr M again. I know, I know, he’s a good guy; I guess I just got lucky. So, today’s story goes like this. We’d been in our new home for […]

A mini fruit tree orchard

New Beginnings in the Garden

I’ve long-held a dream of having my own orchard.  Not one as grand as Monty’s but my own all the same. And in my dream chickens gather together in the hope of windfall and I harvest juicy apples in old wicker baskets and turn my hand to warm autumn crumbles and bright jewel like jams.

Upcycled Cabinet

A Vintage China Cabinet

Hello everyone.. if you’re here for the first time then you’re very welcome and if you’ve returned then, thank you! I have been more than a little excited to share today’s upcycled cabinet with you. This vintage find is special for all kinds of reasons not least because in its original state it looked sad […]